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All time leagues: Champions Hockey League | Continental Cup | Nordic Trophy | Juniors | SM-liiga | Jr. A SM-Liiga | 1.liga U20 (CZE) | Jr. B SM-sarja | Jr. B Mestis | Jr. B2 SM-sarja | Jr. C SM-sarja | SM-Sarja (Women) | Liigakarsinta | I divisioona | Jr. A I divisioona | Jr. B I divisioona | Jr. C I Divisioona
This club in 2004-2005: SM-liiga | Jr. A SM-Liiga | Jr. B SM-sarja | Jr. C SM-sarja | SM-Sarja (Women)
# | Pos | Player name | State | Born | Height | Weight | Shoots | |
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G | Sasu Hovi | ![]() | 12.08.1982 | 175 cm | 72 kg | left | Show profile» | |
G | Mika Lehto | ![]() | 12.04.1979 | 180 cm | 85 kg | left | Show profile» | |
G | Andrew Raycroft | ![]() | 04.05.1980 | 185 cm | 84 kg | left | Show profile» | |
G | Pekka Tuokkola | ![]() | 22.10.1983 | 185 cm | 92 kg | left | Show profile» | |
LD | Juha Gustafsson | ![]() | 26.04.1979 | 189 cm | 98 kg | left | Show profile» | |
RD | Robert Kantor | ![]() | 25.02.1977 | 181 cm | 93 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Ville Mäntymaa | ![]() | 08.03.1985 | 191 cm | 89 kg | right | Show profile» | |
RD | Mikko Myllykoski | ![]() | 18.07.1972 | 178 cm | 80 kg | right | Show profile» | |
RD | Pasi Puistola | ![]() | 16.09.1978 | 182 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Mikko Pukka | ![]() | 06.09.1982 | 187 cm | 91 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Anssi Salmela | ![]() | 13.08.1984 | 185 cm | 87 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Pekka Saravo | ![]() | 13.11.1979 | 187 cm | 92 kg | left | Show profile» | |
LW | Johannes Alanen | ![]() | 05.02.1978 | 182 cm | 83 kg | left | Show profile» | |
LW | Tomas Chlubna | ![]() | 06.11.1972 | 186 cm | 96 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Timo Hutko | ![]() | 03.01.1984 | 187 cm | 90 kg | left | Show profile» | |
C | Petri Kontiola | ![]() | 04.10.1984 | 182 cm | 92 kg | right | Show profile» | |
RW | Kimmo Koskenkorva | ![]() | 21.06.1978 | 173 cm | 79 kg | left | Show profile» | |
RW | Teemu Laine | ![]() | 09.08.1982 | 183 cm | 90 kg | left | Show profile» | |
RW | Marko Mäkinen | ![]() | 31.03.1977 | 195 cm | 115 kg | right | Show profile» | |
LW | Ville Nieminen | ![]() | 06.04.1977 | 183 cm | 94 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Jarno Niinimäki | ![]() | 12.10.1980 | 180 cm | 79 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Teemu Nurmi | ![]() | 24.02.1985 | 186 cm | 89 kg | right | Show profile» | |
C | Stefan Öhman | ![]() | 05.05.1976 | 181 cm | 90 kg | left | Show profile» | |
LW | Marko Ojanen | ![]() | 27.03.1973 | 178 cm | 81 kg | left | Show profile» | |
C | Janne Ojanen | ![]() | 09.04.1968 | 189 cm | 91 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Jarkko Pyymäki | ![]() | 01.02.1982 | 184 cm | 86 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Ilpo Salmivirta | ![]() | 17.10.1983 | 188 cm | 90 kg | left | Show profile» | |
RW | Robert Tomik | ![]() | 12.12.1976 | 178 cm | 82 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Sami Venäläinen | ![]() | 14.10.1981 | 179 cm | 82 kg | right | Show profile» | |
RW | Timo Vertala | ![]() | 02.05.1978 | 183 cm | 88 kg | left | Show profile» | |
C | Mika Viinanen | ![]() | 21.07.1979 | 185 cm | 85 kg | left | Show profile» |
Coach name | State | Born | Coach position | |
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Kaj Matalamäki | ![]() | 03.03.1942 | Head Coach | Show profile» |
Mikko Leinonen | ![]() | 15.07.1955 | GM | Show profile» |
Mikko Saarinen | ![]() | 10.07.1970 | Assistant Coach | Show profile» |
Mika Saarinen | ![]() | 12.6.1966 | Head Coach | Show profile» |
Mikko Saarinen | ![]() | 10.07.1970 | Head Coach | Show profile» |
* no longer in the club
The team currently known as Tappara was established in 1932 as Tammerfors Bollklubb (TBK). The team then consisted of players from the Swedish school in Tampere. The first official game was played in 1934. The team was promoted to the Finnish premier league for the first time for the 1942-43 season, and the team's first win was gained against Tarmo Hämeenlinna in January 1943. In 1946, the team won its first medal, bronze medal, as it finished third in the league, despite losing 19-4 to local rivals Ilves, which ended up as the champions.
The first notable period of success took place in early 50's, as TBK won three consecutive national championships in 1953-1955. In 1955, the team changed its original Swedish name to the Finnish Tappara in order to attract Finnish-speaking players. After that, the team went on to win three further championships (1959, 1961, and 1964), three second places (1958, 1960, and 1963), and three third places (1956, 1957, and 1962) in just nine years. Their winning streak was followed by a more silent period, with Tappara even playing one season (1965-1966) at the second highest level, gaining immediate promotion back to the top flight. A new arena Tampereen jäähalli was built in Hakametsä, Tampere to host the 1965 world championships. After the games the venue became the home arena of Tappara and their local rivals, Ilves and Koo-Vee and Tappara still play their home games there today.
Retired numbers
2 - Kalevi Numminen
3 - Pekka Marjamäki
7 - Timo Jutila
8 - Janne Ojanen
10 - Timo Susi
Champions ’59, ’61, ’64, ’75, ’77, ’79, ’82, ’84, 86, ’87, ’88
League winners:
Will Rautakorpi go to Prague?
HC Lev Praha, though still uncertain to participate in KHL season 2014/2015, has already negotiated with a new head coach according to R-Sport. In case the Czech club takes part in the competition, it will be headed by Jukka Rautakorpi, who has been working with Tappara for two seasons.
(03 Jun 2014)Team Finland will pay tribute to the late hockey legend Pekka Marjamäki
In today's game against France Team Finland will pay tribute to the late Finnish hockey legend Pekka Marjamäki who passed away last night.
Before the game a moment of silence will take place and the Finnish national team will wear black armbands in the memory of Marjamäki.
Pekka Marjamäki represented Finland in 251 international games and was chosen to International Ice Hockey Federation's Hall of Fame in 1998.
(10 May 2012)European Trophy schedules
European Trophy announced today the schedule for the 2012/13 season. Find the complete fixture list here.
(12 Apr 2012)Another loss for Tappara
Tappara lost in the shootout to Pardubice in today's only game in European Trophy and is still without a win. Martin Bartek scored the game-winning 6-5 goal.
(22 Aug 2011)Tappara Tampere participates in season 2004-2005: SM-liiga, Jr. A SM-Liiga, Jr. B SM-sarja, Jr. C SM-sarja, SM-Sarja (Women)
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